General Training

General Training
Finding time to Run

Leonard Bernstein said, ‘To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.'

Event Day Tips
Top Pre-Run Nutrition Tips

Kate Percy, author of Go Faster Food, talks getting your energy levels right for race day

General Training
How To Avoid A Stitch

YOU’RE powering your way through a run or workout when suddenly you are gripped with a stabbing pain that threatens to bring all your efforts to a grinding halt. Sound familiar?

General Training
Why training is really important

Time. It’s our most precious resource. The question is –…

General Training
Training For The Great Manchester Run

Your 12-week plan to go from gentle jogger to 10 kilometre ace. With just twelve weeks to go until the Great Manchester Run now is the time to dust off those trainers and get running.

General Training
Eilish McColgan’s Top Training Tips

Time. It’s our most precious resource. The question is –…

General Training
Best running routes for Brummie runners

Time. It’s our most precious resource. The question is –…

General Training
Put The Spring Back In Your Step

We can all do our part to stay healthy and protect those who are more vulnerable at this time, but there is one thing we can still do for ourselves and that’s to keep running.

General Training
Staying hydrated when running

Time. It’s our most precious resource. The question is –…

General Training
Stretches For Your Hamstrings and Calves

Sarah Harradine (thatsquatbot), personal trainer and blogger, is here to talk you through a series of stretches to help you look after your everyday health and make the most of life, in partnership with Simplyhealth

General Training
Learn to love running

You might already be completely in love with running (like we are here at Great Run) or maybe you like to run but you wouldn’t say you’re in love with it just yet. Find out why we think everyone should fall in love with running

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